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Winemaker Comments
“Aromas of plum and blueberry mingle with herbal, smoky tones. The palate
shows rich fruit with subtle oak impressions and luscious, soft tannins. A
perfect wine to pair with roast duck or turkey.”
-Joy Andersen, Winemaker
Notes From The Vineyards
Washington's long, warm and dry growing season creates ideal conditions for
intense aroma and flavor development in ripening Syrah grapes. Cooler
night temperatures during the ripening season concentrate aromatics and
enhance complexity.
-Most of the grapes are grown in the Yakima Valley, close to Red Mountain.
Vineyards receive only 6-8 inches of rainfall annually and soils are deep and
sandy with low water-holding capacity. These vineyard characteristics stress
the vines and ultimately yield concentrated fruit with depth and varietal
expression.
-To ensure optimal ripeness and maturity, grapes were harvested just as they
began to shrivel.
-Vineyards are hand-pruned and grapes are hand-picked for the Reserve
bottling.
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